Performances Schedule 2026-2027

The National Theatre has been dedicated to preserving and promoting traditional Japanese performing arts since its opening in 1966.
After closing at the end of October 2023, we continue to offer performances at other theaters.
We invite you to experience the charms of traditional Japanese performing arts!

Kabuki

June, 2026
Discover Kabuki－Kabuki Performance for Beginners－
Venue：Sunpearl Arakawa (Large Hall)

July, 2026
Discover Kabuki－Kabuki Performance for Beginners－
Venue：Ota City Residents Hall (Aprico) Large Hall

October, 2026
Kabuki Performance in October
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)

January, 2027
Kabuki Performance in January
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (Playhouse)

Bunraku

May, 2026
Bunraku Performance in May
Venue：Theatre 1010

September, 2026
Discover Bunraku－Bunraku Performance for Beginners－
Venue：Koto Culture Centre Hall

December, 2026
Bunraku Performance in December
Venue：Tokyo Metropolitan Theatre (Playhouse)

February and March, 2027
Bunraku Performance in February and March
Venue：Shinagawa Curian Hall (Large Hall) / KAAT Kanagawa Arts Theatre<Hall>

Traditional Japanese Dance / Traditional Japanese Music / Gagaku (Japanese Court Music) / Shomyo (Japanese Buddhist Chant) / Japanese Folk performance

June, 2026
Traditional Japanese Music performance
Venue：Koto Culture Centre Hall

July, 2026
Gagaku (Japanese Court Music) performance
Gagaku Melodies - Kangen of Summer, Bugaku of the Sea
Venue：Hoku Topia Sakura Hall

October, 2026
Shomyo (Japanese Buddhist Chant) performance
Venue：Koto Culture Centre Hall

November, 2026
Traditional Japanese Dance performance
Venue：National Noh Theatre

January, 2027
Japanese Folk performance
Venue：New National Theatre, Tokyo (THE PIT)

March, 2027
Traditional Japanese Dance performance
Venue：Hoku Topia Sakura Hall


*Information as of April 1, 2026.
*The performances schedule is subject to change. The latest information will be posted on our website.

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